Designation: Associate Professor
Department: Fuel, Minerals and Metallurgical Engineering
Email: shalinigautam[at]iitism[dot]ac[dot]in
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Office Number: +91-326-223-5650
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About Me: I have done my B.Sc. Engg., from BIT Sindri, Dhanbad, and completed my M.Tech and PhD from IIT (ISM) Dhanbad. Further, I have been serving as a faculty in this department since 2007. I am a Fuel and Energy expert working in the analytical and applied pyrolysis research of National and Global interest. Thrust areas of my research are Thermochemical conversion of Coal, Biomass, MSW, and diverse utilization of their by-product in Thermal, Metallurgical, and Environmental applications. Ongoing research is focused on the utilization of Biochar in the Iron and Steel industries; Bio-oil as a Fuel oil and Transportation fuel; and Pyrolytic gas in Engine and Power applications. Based on my expertise, we have signed different MOUs with Govt and Private agencies Globally like Sentra.World India, Cogo India, PyroCCX GmbH Germany, etc., and currently leading the High-Value Project of amount Rs 6.12 Crores funded by Sentra.world Pvt Ltd., Bangalore
Research Interest: Thermochemical Conversion Of Coal Via Carbonization, Combustion & Gasification; Renewable Energy- Conversion Of Biomass To Bio-coke, Bio-oil, Bio-gas.
a) Fuel Technology
b) Coal Characterization and its Utilization
c) Processing of Liquid & Gaseous Fuels
d) Coal Carbonization Technologies
e) Clean Coal Technology
f) Power Plant Engineering
g) Processing of Liquid & Gaseous Fuels
h) Combustion & Energy Engineering
i) Furnaces and Refractories
j) Fuel Technology & Mineral Processing
k) Metallurgical Thermodynamics & Kinetics
PhD (Fuel) 2010 IIT (ISM), Dhanbad, Jharkhand
M. Tech (Fuel) 2003 IIT (ISM), Dhanbad, Jharkhand
B.Tech (Chemical) 1999 BIT Sindri, Dhanabd, Jharkhand
Associate Professor IIT (ISM), Dhanbad April, 2021 – till date….
Assistant Professor IIT (ISM), Dhanbad February, 2010 – March, 2021
Lecturer IIT (ISM), Dhanbad May, 2007 – January, 2010
I. Gandhian Young Technological Innovation Award
Innovator: Sourav Gupta; Guide Name: Prof. Shalini Gautam
College: IIT ISM Dhanbad, Submission Year: 2014
2. Inder Mohan Thapar Award-2023 for best publication
Student: Amrit Anand; Guide Name: Prof. Shalini Gautam
College: IIT ISM Dhanbad, Submission Year: 2023
i. Anand A, Gautam S; Characterization and Thermogravimetric analysis of Biomass for its potential Utilisation as an alternate energy resources; 93-108; Emerging Renewable Energy Technology; Plaban, Biswa and Dhiraj Maliyata; India; 2018. ISBN: 978-81-935731-5-0
ii. Gautam S, Das D, Krishna N; Biomass and their Utilisation as Briquettes; 93-108; Emerging Renewable Energy Technology; Plaban, Biswa and Dhiraj; Maliyata; India; 2018. ISBN: 978-81-935731-5-0
iii. Swapan Suman, Shalini Gautam; Biochar Derived from Agricultural Waste Biomass Act as a Clean and Alternative Energy Source of Fossil Fuel Inputs; Energy Systems and Environment, September 2018 Intech Open; Open Access Books Ch-12 , Page-(207-220). DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.73833
1. A. Anand, S. Gautam, L. Chand Ram, A characteristic-based decision tree approach for sustainable energy applications of biomass residues from two major classes, Fuel. 339 (2023) 127483. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.FUEL.2023.127483 .
2. A. Anand, A. Kachhap, S. Gautam, Synergistic effect of coal and biomass gasification and organo-inorganic elemental impact on gasification performance and product gas, Energy. 282 (2023) 128662. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2023.128662.
3. A. Anand, S. Gautam, L.C. Ram, Feedstock and pyrolysis conditions affect suitability of biochar for various sustainable energy and environmental applications, J. Anal. Appl. Pyrolysis. 170 (2023) 105881. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.JAAP.2023.105881 .
4. A. Anand, S. Gautam, K. Kundu, L.C. Ram, Bio-coke: A sustainable solution to Indian metallurgical coal crisis, J. Anal. Appl. Pyrolysis. 171 (2023) 105977. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaap.2023.105977 .
5. A. Mishra, S. Gautam, T. Sharma, Gasification kinetic studies of low volatile weakly caking coal, Int. J. Coal Sci. Technol. 4 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40789-023-00587-4 .
6. M. Chattopadhyay, A. Anand, S. Gautam, A comparative evaluation of co-gasification of blends of low grade and washed coals with high- rank coal in a fixed bed reactor, Int. J. Coal Prep. Util. 00 (2023) 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1080/19392699.2023.2234291 .
7. D.K. Paswan, A. Anand, B.K. Nandi, S. Gautam, Drying Characteristics and Kinetics Behavior of Indian Coal Slurries Using Natural Draft Tray Dryer, Int. J. Coal Prep. Util. (2022) https://Doi.Org/10.1080/19392699.2022.2111557 .
8. D. Das, A. Anand, S. Gautam, Effect of rice husk volatiles in iron ore reduction and its kinetic study, Energy Sources, Part A Recover. Util. Environ. Eff. 44 (2022) 6321–6333. https://doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2022.2098417 .
9. D. Das, A. Anand, S. Gautam, V.K. Rajak, Assessment of Utilization Potential of Biomass Volatiles and Biochar as a Reducing Agent for Iron Ore Pellets, J. Env. Tech. (2022) 1–26. https://doi.org/10.1080/09593330.2022.2102936 .
10. B.K. Prajapati, A. Anand, S. Gautam, P. Singh, Production of hydrogen- and methane-rich gas by stepped pyrolysis of biomass and its utilization in IC engines, Clean Technol. Environ. Policy. 1 (2022) 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1007/S10098-021-02249-Y .
11. Z. Rahimi, A. Anand, S. Gautam, An overview on thermochemical conversion and potential evaluation of biofuels derived from agricultural wastes, Energy Nexus. 7 (2022) 100125. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.NEXUS.2022.100125.
12. S. Suman, S. Gautam, Physicochemical Performance of Wood Chips Char and Wheat Husk Char for Utilisation as an Alternate Source of Energy, Int. J. Recent Technol. Eng. (2020) 2277–3878. https://doi.org/10.35940/ijrte.C6119.018520.
13. A. Mishra, S. Gautam, T. Sharma, Gasification of Jhama Coal using Statistical Design ofExperiment, Trans. Indian Inst. Met. 72 (2019) 523–531. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12666-018-1504-8.
14. A. Mishra, S. Gautam, T. Sharma, Effect of operating parameters on coal gasification, Int. J. Coal Sci. Technol. 5 (2018) 113–125. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40789-018-0196-3.
15. S. Suman, D.S. Panwar, S. Gautam, Surface morphology properties of biochars obtained from different biomass waste, Energy Sources, Part A Recover. Util. Environ. Eff. 39 (2017) 1007–1012. https://doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2017.1283553.
16. S. Suman, S. Gautam, Biochar Derived from Agricultural Waste Biomass Act as a Clean and Alternative Energy Source of Fossil Fuel Inputs, in: Energy Syst. Environ., InTech, 2018. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.73833.
17. S. Gautam, Effect of washing and stamping on coke making of a low-grade Indian coal: correlation between various properties, Ironmaking and Steelmaking. 44 (2017) 505–512.
https://doi.org/10.1080/03019233.2016.1217115.
18. S. Suman, S. Gautam, Pyrolysis of coconut husk biomass: Analysis of its biochar properties, Energy Sources, Part A Recover. Util. Environ. Eff. 39 (2017) 761–767. https://doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2016.1263252.
19. S. Suman, S. Gautam, A comparative study between time, temperature, and fixed carbon using different biochar reductants as an alternate source of energy, Energy Sources, Part A Recover. Util. Environ. Eff. 39 (2017) 1029–1035. https://doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2017.1284959.
20. S. Suman, S. Gautam, Pyrolysis of coconut husk biomass: Analysis of its biochar properties, Energy Sources, Part A Recover. Util. Environ. Eff. 39 (2017) 761–767. https://doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2016.1263252.
21. S. Suman, S. Gautam, Effect of pyrolysis time and temperature on the characterization of biochars derived from biomass, Energy Sources, Part A Recover. Util. Environ. Eff. 39 (2017) 933–940. https://doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2016.1276650.
22. S. Suman, D.S. Panwar, S. Gautam, Surface morphology properties of biochars obtained from different biomass waste, Energy Sources, Part A Recover. Util. Environ. Eff. 39 (2017) 1007–1012. https://doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2017.1283553.
23. S. Gautam, Assessment of Low-Volatile Poor Caking Indian Coal for Coke Making, Int. J. Coal Prep. Util. 37 (2017) 33–43. https://doi.org/10.1080/19392699.2015.1123697.
24. S.K. Verma, R.E. Masto, S. Gautam, D.P. Choudhury, L.C. Ram, S.K. Maiti, Investigations on PAHs and trace elements in coal and its combustion residues from a power plant, Fuel. 162 (2015) 138–147. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2015.09.005.
25. Sanjeev Sharma, Amrit Anand, Shalini Gautam, Effect of Low-Rank and High-Rank Coal Blend Characteristics on the Gasification Performance in Fixed Bed Reactor. ACS Omega (2024), https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.4c03475.
26. Amrit Anand, Dipika Das, Shalini Gautam, Production of Hythane by Stepped Pyrolysis of Biomass. Progress in Petrochemical Science (2023). http://dx.doi.org/10.31031/PPS.2023.05.000606.
27. Dipika Das, Amrit Anand, Shalini Gautam, A Review of Biomass Utilization as a Reducing Agent in Iron Ore Reduction. Progress in Petrochemical Science (2023) http://dx.doi.org/10.31031/PPS.2023.05.000609.
28. A Mishra, S. Gautam and T Sharma T., 2014, Effect of Char Structure on Coal Gasification, Journal of Basic and Applied Engineering Research, 1(1):1-3. 4.
29. A. Mishra, S. Gautam and T. Sharma, 2015, Study on coal gasification kinetics, Journal of Material Science and Mechanical Engineering, 2(4):326-328.
30. A. Mishra, S. Gautam and T. Sharma, 2016, Coal Gasification: An Advance Power Generation Technology, Advanced Research in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 3(1):1-3.
31. A. Mishra, S. Gautam and T. Sharma, 2017, Product Gas Analysis and Effect of Partial Pressure on the Gasification Behavior of Jhama Coal, International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas in Education, 3(3): 3755-3759
1. Amrit Anand, Shalini Gautam, Characterization and Thermo- gravimetric Analysis of Biomass for Its
Potential Utilisation as an Alternate Energy Resources, ICRAE-2018, 4-6 December, ASTU, Assam,
2018
2. Amrit Anand, Shalini Gautam Biomass potential and its Utilization pattern inIndia ICRAE-2018,4-6 December, ASTU, Assam, 2018
3. Amrit Anand, Shalini GautamCharacterization of Biomass for its potential utilization as alternate source of energy, Mineral Processing Technology 2018, 10-12 October,IIT(ISM) 2018
4. Dipika Das, Anju Kachhap, Shalini Gautam, Soham Kumar Biswal &Shounak Banerjee, Effect of organic binder on fired iron ore pellet National Metallurgists'Day (NMD) and Annual Technical Meeting (ATM), Goa Nov 11-14, 2017
5. Anju Kachhap, Shalini Gautam Comparative study of Reduction Kinetics of Iron Ore Pellets using non-coking coal and wooden dustchar National Metallurgists' Day (NMD) and the 72ndAnnual Technical Meeting (ATM), Goa, Nov 11-14, 2017
6. Swapan Suman, Dipika Das, Shashi, Noor Beck & Shalini Gautam Characterization andUtilization of Solid Agricultural Wastes as an Alternative Energy Source international Seminar on Environment and Development in Eastern India 17-18 December, 2016
7. Mishra A., Shalini Gautam, and Sharma T., 2016, Coal Gasification: An advance power generation technology, Innovative research in mechanical engineering, automotive and aerospace technology (MEAT-2015), JNU, New Delhi.
8. Mishra A., Shalini Gautamand Sharma T., 2015, Study on Coal Gasification Kinetics, International Conference on “Innovative Trends in Mechanical, Material, Manufacturing, Automobile and Aeronautical Engineering” (ITMAAE-2015), Bapatla, Guntur(Dt.) Andhra Pradesh.
9. B S Ken, Shalini Gautam Utilization of Agricultural wastes for MetallurgicalpurposesMineral Processing Technology 12-14March, 2015
10. Mishra A., Shalini Gautamand Sharma T., 2014, Effect of Char Structure on Coal Gasification, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE On “Innovative Trends in Mechanical, Material, Manufacturing, Automobile, Aeronautical Engineering and Applied Physics” (ITMAEAP2014), JNU, New Delhi.
11. Mishra A., Shalini Gautamand Sharma T., 2014, Gasification of Non-Coking Coals, International Conference of Advance Research and Innovation (ICARI-2014), New Delhi.
12. Shalini Gautam, Sourav Gupta Comparative study of Reduction Kinetics of Ironore pellets using non-coking coal and low volatile caking coal Mineral Processing Technology 2014
13. Shalini Gautam, Sourav Gupta, Prabal Kumar Agarwal, Study of Reduction Kinetics of Iron Ore pellets by using Low Volatile Caking Coal, Mineral Processing Technology 2014
14. S Soren, Shalini Gautam Effect of Thermo mechanical Controlled Processing Parameters on Microstructures and Mechanical Properties of Micro alloyedSteelInternational Conference on Structuraland Physical Properties of Solids (SPPS-2013)18-20 Nov2013, ISM, Dhanbad, PP-09
15. Deepak Singh Panwar, Suvradri Bar, Shalini Gautam Influence of binder concentrationon the characteristics of coke and its microstrengthNational seminar on Koyla Upayog: Drishti 2025May (4-5), 2012, CIMFR(DC)
16. Amit Pandey, Shalini Gautam Potential use of Low Volatile Medium Coking Coal for Coke Making
17. National Conference cum Workshop on Geological & Technological Facets of CBM, Shale Gas, Energy Resources and CO2 Sequestration (CSECS2010), 200-206, ISM Dhanbad
18. Shalini Gautam, V K Saxena, T Sharma, Influence of Moisture and Stamping on Cokestrength,Mineral Processing Technology (MPT-2005)January 6-8, 325-332. ISM Dhanbad
1. Intelligent Method and Process to Extraction of Silica from Rice Hulls (Application No: 202021055416) (Grant in process)
2. Shalini Gautam, Amrit Anand, A novel method to produce Bio-coke (submitted to IIT ISM)
3. Shalini Gautam, Amrit Anand, Development of thermochemical reactor (TCR) to analyze the reactivity, intrinsic kinetics and process thereof, and optimization of Hythane production from biomass and RDF. (In process)
4. Shalini Gautam, Amrit Anand, Dipika Das, Development of two stages reduction furnace for iron ore reduction through volatile matter and hydrogen rich syngas obtained from biomass. (In Process)
1 “Characterization, Beneficiation and coke making of Low Volatile Medium Coking coals”. 9.56 Lakhs UGC, New Delhi PI Completed
2. “Characterization and Assessment of utilization potential of coal for Power Plants”. PTPP/2019-2020/704/FMME 2 Lakhs PTPP, Jhansi PI Completed
3. “Assessment of utilization potential of coal for Power Plants”. OTPP/2021-2023/705/778/919/FMME 5.67 Lakhs OTPP, Obra PI Completed
5 Sampling and analysis of 58000 MT of reject Dahibari Coal Washery BCCL/2022-2023/953/FMME 5.47 Lakhs BCCL Co-PI Completed
6 Quality assessment of 1.70 Lakh Tons of Rejects of Patherdih NLW Washery Washery BCCL/2021-2022/821/FMME 13.44 Lakhs BCCL PI Ongoing
7. Development and Standardization of Biochar and By-products for Application in the Indian Iron & Steel Industry 611.69 Lakhs Sentra.World
Technologies Private Limited, Bangalore PI Ongoing
1 EDP/5050/2019-2020 Advanced Course on Coal and Mineral(s) Beneficiation for the Executives of the Tata Steel. TATA Steel Completed
2 CONS/3981/2018-2019 Determination of GCV and proximate analysis of Coal sample of PTPS, Panki, Kanpur UP Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Ltd Completed
3 CONS/3974/2018-2019 Analysis of Coal Samples for Annual declaration of Coal Grade for Chasnala ,Jitpur and Tasra Colliery SAIL Completed
4 CONS/3973/2018-2019 Third party Sampling & Analysis of Coal dispatched from CCL washeries/ROM to SAIL Plants SAIL Completed
5 CONS/3964/2018-2019 Sampling and analysis of Sudamdih coal Washery SLURRY BCCL Completed
6 CONS/3948/2017-2018 SamplingProximateAnalysisandGCVdeterminationof2,90,000/-metrictonsofRejectCoalofBojudihCoalWasheryBCCL, Dhanbad. BCCL Completed
7 CONS/3926/2017-2018 Sampling and Analysis of Sudamdih Coal Washery Slurry. BCCL Completed
8 CONS/3840/2018-2019 Sampling and Grading of 7.76 Lakh Ton of Coal Dumps from Rajrappa Washery CCL (Part - B) CCL Completed
9 CONS/3839/2018-2019 Sampling and Grading of 1.46 lakh Ton of Coal Dumps from Swang Washery CCL (Part-A) CCL Completed
10 CONS/3813/2017-2018 Sampling and Grading of 0.8 million Ton of Coal Dumps from CCL, Mining Area (Part - b) CCL, Ranchi Completed
11 CONS/3765/2017-2018 Sampling proximate Analysis and GCV determination of 75,000/- metric tons of Raject Coal of Bojudih Coal Washerym BCCL, Dhanbad BCCL Completed
12 CONS/3753/2017-2018 Technical Studies on Washability of Coal Samples from 9 different Mines of CCL CCL Ranchi Completed
13 CONS/3711/2017-2018 Proximate & GCV Analysis of Samples Received from CCO-Bilaspur (Part-B) SECL, Bilaspur Completed
14 CONS/3698/2017-2018 Sampling and Grading of 0.8 million Ton of Coal Dumps from CCL Mining Areas CCL Completed
15 CONS/3631/2017-2018 Sampling and Analysis of Madhuban Coal Washery Slurry. SP Colliery of Eastern Jharia Area, BCCL Completed
16 CONS/3629/2017-2018 Sampling and Analysis of Madhuban Coal Washery Slurry Part – B Dubeswari Colliery, ECL Completed
17 CONS/3587/2017-2018 Sampling and Analysis of Coal Samples dispatched from BCCL BCCL Completed
18 CONS/3570/2017-2018 Technical Studies on Washability of Coal Samples from 8 different Mines of CCL CCL Completed
19 CONS/3569/2017-2018 Sampling and Grading of SECL Coal Samples (Part B) Bhagaband Colliery, BCCL Completed
20 EDP/3566/2017-2018 Coal Preparation Principles and Plant Practices. CIL Completed
21 CONS/3498/2017-2018 Analysis of Coal Sample from Anpara Thermal Power Station. Anpara B Thermal Power Station, Sonebhadra Completed
22 CONS/3482/2016-2017 Sampling and Analysis of Coal samples dispatched from CCL. CCL Completed
23 CONS/3461/2016-2017 Analysis of Coal Sample from Obara Thermal Power Station Obra Thermal Power Project Obra. Completed
24 CONS/3460/2016-2017 Third Party Sampling of Coal Supplied from CCL Washeries and Mines to SAIL Steel Plants SAIL Completed
25 CONS/3447/2016-2017 Sampling and Analysis of Coal samples dispatched from BCCL, CCL & SECL. SECL Completed
26 CONS/3357/2016-2017 Testing of coal Samples. AKA Logistics Pvt. Ltd. Kolkata - 17 Completed
27 EDP/3346/2016-2017 Coal Beneficiation principles and plant practices. CIL, Kolkata Completed
28 CONS/3265/2016-2017 Proximate Analysis of Coal Sample received from Rajganj Thana, Dhanbad ASI Rajganj Completed
29 CONS/3179/2016-2017 Analysis of Coal samples from Obara Thermal Power Station Obara Thermal Power Project Obara. Completed
30 CONS/3119/2015-2016 Determination of GCV and proximate analysis of Coal Sample of ATPS, Sonebhadra A B Thermal Power Station Completed
31 CONS/3072/2015-2016 DeterminationofQuality/GradeofVariouscoalseamsandtheirPhysicoMechanicalPropertiesTensile&Compressive Strength) of various coal seams of different Mines of WCL Part-A WCL Completed
32 CONS/3064/2015-2016 Determination of GCV and Proximate Analysis of Coal Sample of ATPS Sonebhadra ATPS Sonebhadra Completed
33 CONS/3061/2015-2016 Determination of Coking and Swelling Index of Coal Sample of NTPC-Tanda-Region. NTPC Completed
34 CONS/2902/2015-2016 Determination of Specific gravity of Coal Seam I, II and III of Amalgamated NT-ST Colliery Patch 'E'. WCL, Nagpur Completed
35 CONS/2897/2015-2016 Analysis of Coal Samples Provided by BGR Mining BGR Mining, Hyderabad. Completed
36 CONS/2800/2014-2015 Determination of Specific gravity of Coal Seam I, II and III of Amalgamated NTST Colliery Mines Rescue Station Dhanbad Completed
37 CONS/2645/2014-2015 Testing of Coal Samples Chinakuri Mine No. II, ECL Completed
38 CONS/2644/2014-2015 Testing of Coal Samples Godhar Colliery, BCCL Completed
Indian Institite of Chemical Society
Institite of Mineral Engineers
Completed : 7.
1. Dr. Swapan Suman
2. Dr. Akanksha Mishra
3. Dr. Deepika Das
4. Dr. Milan Chattopadhyay
5. Dr. Amrit Anand
6. Dr. Deepak Kumar Paswan
7. Mr. Sanjeev Sharma
Ongoing: 4
Ms. Anju Kachhap
Mr. Brijesh Kumar Prajapati
Mr. Akash Bharadwaj
Mr. Rajesh Kumar Barnwal
